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Illinois Legal Aid Online · 1 month ago

Staff Attorneys - Law Center for Better Housing

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$66K/yr - $66K/yr

Illinois Legal Aid Online is seeking Staff Attorneys to deliver a range of legal services in eviction court. The role involves providing legal advice, negotiation, and eviction defense litigation to eligible clients through various programs in Cook County.

Law EnforcementLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice, brief services, and extended representation to renters

Coordinate with rental assistance programs, supportive services, mediation, and other programs to connect renters with resources to help preserve housing

Exercise independent judgment in all aspects of litigation: intake interviews; charting case strategy; drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery; interviewing and preparing witnesses; and conducting discovery and investigation

Defend renters in eviction court in both bench and jury trials

Participate in community legal education projects

Qualification

Eviction defense litigationLegal adviceLegal aid experienceCrisis interventionBilingual communication

Required

Affinity for legal aid work and commitment to justice for those impacted by eviction and poor housing conditions

Ideal candidate will have participated in a law school clinic or internships with legal aid organizations, or similar work that builds judgment in working with individuals in crisis